How to handle when you encounter a bomb explosion

My father taught "to be careful", so prepare yourself the necessary tips and equipment to increase your chances of surviving if you're unfortunately near the area where the bomb blast occurred.

What do we do when we encounter a bomb explosion?

1. Get ready for what can happen

We will not know what can happen, so there is always a need to prepare :

1. A careful mind : Be cautious about what might happen, but don't mean obsessed with it. Practice your habit of observing your surroundings when you arrive at a new location. You need to know the exit and emergency exit. This skill is also needed for other dangerous situations like fire, earthquake, robbery .

1. Always bring with you some emergency supplies: some food, water, extra batteries, flashlights, basic medicines (antibiotics, antipyretics, diarrhea).
2. If you see a package, empty suitcase, or anything similar to suspicion of containing explosives, you should immediately report it to the authorities or authorized person.
3. Always ready to listen to the evacuation order. And be sure of an emergency first aid when needed.

2. When an explosion occurs

In the event of an unfortunate explosion, the first thing you need to do is keep calm . Now only you can help you. Do not try to get a personal page or call but find a way to get to safety first.

In the process of moving, attention should be paid to observing:

If you see things falling from above, like bookshelves or ceilings falling down, go under a sturdy table.

Keep away from glass doors and fragile items. Injuries caused by fire and explosion are caused by splashes of glass, metal or debris.

Move low, or lie on the floor . The bombings were designed to cause the bombs to flatten horizontally, from 60 to 180cm above the ground, to increase the possibility of damage. In addition, in the event of an explosion, smoke will rise in the air.

Note weak structures: floors, stairs, roofs . These are structures that can be damaged after the explosion.

* If you're inside a building

1. Only use stairs, do not use elevators.

1. Check the door handle before opening. If the door handle is hot, look for another exit.
2. It may stay in place if the building is not damaged but needs to leave quickly if there are signs of radiation or flower bombs. Cover your nose and mouth, looking for a safe haven.

* If you're outside

1. Cover your nose and mouth with a shirt or handkerchief, find a safe shelter.

3. When the explosion ends

When the explosion ends and you're still alive, this doesn't mean you're safe. Remember and continue the following:

1. Need to leave the attacked location as quickly as possible. Absolutely not go back to the scene to clean up the site. There have been many cases of attacks that occurred continuously at the same location.

1. Stay away from the crowd: the crowd may be the next attack target.
2. Save other victims: Do not look for ways to help seriously injured people without knowing the emergency procedure.

If unfortunately caught, again calm down and do some of the following:

1. Use only flashlight or portable light.Do not use matches or lighters to prevent gas from leaking. Also cover your mouth to breathe.
2. Find ways to make a sound by tapping on the water pipe or the wall to notify the rescuer.

The BBC reported that, at 8 am this morning (March 22 - local time), two explosions occurred at the airport in Zaventem, Brussels (Belgium), causing 15 deaths, 35 serious injuries. Another explosion occurred in Brussels metro station, located near the headquarters of the European Commission (EC) and the Council of the European Union (EU).